I'm about as left wing as you're likely to find among people who generally ascribe some credence to elective politics, but I was also of the mind that the Dems should have bailed out McCarthy in exchange for basically any sort of concession. Devil you know, etc. I don't think whatever embarrassment...

What I'd have done.... 1. Just vote for McCarthy to avoid chaos. That's the easiest thing. 2. Be outspoken in potential support of a moderate/compromise speaker in exchange for a more centrist/bipartisan approach. Go to the press and say "to move things forward I am willing to support "fill in the ...

About to make the 120 mile drive to Nashville to see Isbell at the Ryman tonight. Enjoy! Hate that I wasn’t there last night to catch Pancho & Lefty. Fun show and I'm glad I went even though my wife and I ended up with some of the worst seats in the house. Back row of the lower level with two polls...

About to make the 120 mile drive to Nashville to see Isbell at the Ryman tonight.

https://twitter.com/Super70sSports/status/1714336316526035257 This is my oldest World Series memory. Mine too. I actually have a couple memories of the 1987 season, but none from the WS. None from 1988. But I vividly remember being at my grandparent's house, watching that game, and being confused. ...

Ha. I get it. This thing reminds me of something my mother in law says, which I believe she heard somewhere else, "there's no right or wrong decision, only the decision you make." They may be making a good decision, but it's not what I wanted to see them do and I don't think it's what I'd do if I w...

I see that you sort of answered my question while I was writing it, but I don't understand why voting against McCarthy was "petty;" at this point in the political lifecycle of this country, what advantage is there to potentially being seen as "the adults in the room;" and, ultimately, what would ha...

I see that you sort of answered my question while I was writing it, but I don't understand why voting against McCarthy was "petty;" at this point in the political lifecycle of this country, what advantage is there to potentially being seen as "the adults in the room;" and, ultimately, what would ha...

Nope, not pinning this on the Dems. They never would have voted had Gaetz not called the vote this is 100% on him. I'm not pinning it on them. But, they played their little political game and now Gaetz is probably going to get his way. He called the vote, but each member can vote any which way. Eve...

It seems Speaker Jim Jordan is becoming more likely. Put me in the camp that thinks Democrats don't look good going through this either. They could have easily kept McCarthy in the position, but they played politics and now we're looking at Speaker Jordan. McCarthy stinks, Jordan stinks worse. I ho...

It seems Speaker Jim Jordan is becoming more likely. Put me in the camp that thinks Democrats don't look good going through this either. They could have easily kept McCarthy in the position, but they played politics and now we're looking at Speaker Jordan. McCarthy stinks, Jordan stinks worse. I hop...

Family vacation to Colorado this past week=all things Stephen Stills

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71P7ixTgpFL._SL425_.jpg Good 'ol boy Neil Hell yeah ! This era was my first exposure to Neil. He played with the Harvesters on Austin City Limits and my dad recorded it onto VHS. He watched it all the time. I was probably 5 and I fucking loved it. It was the line...

I had basically given up on Tweedy and Wilco until his WARM album a few years ago. I really like some of those tunes a lot.
Unfortunately, I haven't given a Tweedy or Wilco release a proper listen since.

https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3422687313_65 Ben Nichols’ most recent synth wave project with his daughter. It came out back in the spring on Bandcamp, but is now streaming everywhere as far as I can tell. I can’t say it shares a ton in common with his Lucero work, but there’s definitely parallels with...

The irony, of course, is that rural republicans have built a cult around the coastal elitiest coastal elite who ever coastal elited. I Don’t disagree. And there is a big percentage of those folks who are probably lost causes. Even some of those January 6 Proud Boy shitheads are now saying they were...

If by "moving the needle the wrong way" you mean "are the wrong skin color to appeal to the rubes," then I guess I agree? Not sure what policy positions of Harris, Jefferies, etc. are egregious or wrong-headed? I think Gavin Newsom ends up the 2028 nominee. Newsom is as white as he can be, but I ge...

Different hosts and guests keep suggesting that they are hearing that he is either not running, or strongly considering not running. None offer many specifics or sources, but I keep hearing it. I understand you to mean that although the sources are unidentified, the speakers seem to be quoting or r...

Is Biden really in this thing for another election cycle ? Will Hunter's indictment and upcoming legal peril have an effect on his decision ? Just curious: Is the first question rhetorical? If not, do you have any reason for thinking (as opposed to wishing/hoping) that Biden is not in it until the ...

PSA I was sitting here tonight thinking about things. And it occurs to me that I’ve written the ‘Biden ain’t stepping aside so just suck it up and move on’ post a few times. But I left something out. You getting all angsty about Biden’s age and worrying about it and coming back to it – you’re the p...

Is Biden really in this thing for another election cycle ?
Will Hunter's indictment and upcoming legal peril have an effect on his decision ?

Where's Cole Younger when we need him? With Mitt Romney's announcement that he's not going to run again combined with the upcoming release of a biography about him (some of which is reprinted in the current Atlantic), Mitt has become something of an object of fascination for the chattering classes....

cortez the killer wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 11, 2023 7:17 pm

jr29 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 11, 2023 5:51 pm

"don't sing with a fake British accent" keeps coming to mind.

Robert Pollard would like to have a word with you.

I'll let him talk to Jason and his dad first.

Ol' Zach seems to have gotten himself in a bit of trouble this week. Apparently thought he was the King of Oklahoma. Nice recovery though w/ what I thought was a solid and actually believable apology. Fame is hard, even for the most grounded. Still don't see what all the excitement's about. Will ha...

Honest truth...before this week I knew about 6-8 Buffett songs. I liked "Come Monday" a little bit, loved Todd Snider's "West Nashville Grand Ballroom Gown" cover, and could listen to "Coast of Marseilles" (written by Keith Sykes). I'm also a Mac Mcanally fan and Mac was a Coral Reefer for at least ...

Iowan wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:26 am

“If pressure makes a diamond, babe, I still might come out clean”

I listened and I like it, but I wasn't blown away. I definitely pick up the theme.
My favorite tune is probably the Ozark Mountain Daredevils cover.

You're in for a treat, jr29. The Volt is charged and firing on all cylinders. Of course, when you play Trace in its entirely as it appears on the album, you cannot go wrong. The plan was to attend both nights this weekend in St Louis, but a sick kid and a sick cat kept my wife and I at home for Fri...

Excellent! I'm seeing Jay & Co. tomorrow night in Fairfield, CT. Judging by social media stuff it appears this tour is going very well for SV. Several shows have sold out and feedback is very positive. You're in for a treat, jr29. The Volt is charged and firing on all cylinders. Of course, when you...

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Mon Jul 10, 2023 8:36 pm

I am just now getting around to giving Zach Bryan a try.
That "Heading South" song is a humdinger.

How was it? Not especially great, to be honest. I have seen Neil at least 60 times and if this isn’t the lowest rated show I’ve seen it’s certainly in the conversation. He’s always been so consistent live that I have to say that Neil at his worst is still better than most. I was with a group of har...